Sumner County students get scholarships from Fort Hays State

HAYS, Kan. -- Several local students have accepted scholarships to Fort Hays State University for the 2014-2015 school year.

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Wellington Daily News - Wellington, KS

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Posted May. 31, 2014 at 12:01 AM

Posted May. 31, 2014 at 12:01 AM

HAYS, Kan. -- Several local students have accepted scholarships to Fort Hays State University for the 2014-2015 school year.

Jamie Wilkerson, a 2013 Belle Plaine High School graduate, accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Wilkerson, daughter of James F. Wilkerson and Shirley A. Hampton, Belle Plaine, plans to major in nursing.

Tiffany Sharp, a 2014 Caldwell High School graduate, accepted a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology. Sharp, daughter of David and Lela Sharp, Caldwell, plans to major in psychology.

Gracie Defore, a 2014 Wellington High School graduate, accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award from the College of Business and Entrepreneurship and an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award. Defore, daughter of Jeff and Karla Defore, Wellington, plans to major in tourism and hospitality management.